Lendlease is Australia’s leading real estate business with international operations. Our core expertise is in Investment Management, Development, and Construction. For more than 60 years, we have created thriving places around the globe.
About the Role
Lendlease is seeking a dynamic and driven Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Manager to join our M&A team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact strategic initiatives, transactions, and partnerships across our international operations.
As a key member of our M&A team, you will play a pivotal role in identifying and executing corporate development opportunities, including global acquisitions and divestments. Your insights will help influence Lendlease’s strategic direction and support both organic and inorganic growth aligned with our investment strategy.
You’ll work closely with executive leadership and the Board, presenting clear, data-driven recommendations and building strong relationships across the business.
This role offers significant development potential within a high-performing team committed to delivering exceptional commercial outcomes. You’ll gain exposure to high-profile deals and strategic initiatives, working alongside senior leaders and external partners to drive Lendlease’s continued success.
What You’ll Do
Lead and support strategic transactions and partnerships globally.
Conduct in-depth financial and strategic analysis to evaluate opportunities.
Develop compelling presentations and reports for senior stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external advisors.
About you
5–8 years’ experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, or a related field.
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesise complex information.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
About Us
We are committed to developing and retaining the best people and provide the best possible learning and development opportunities. We are a company who thrive on our employee’s wellbeing, and offer benefits including:
Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts .
Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits.
26 weeks paid parental leave for both parents.
3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave).
Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities
Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing.
To find out more about us and to explore all other opportunities visit www.lendlease.com/careers
At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We remain committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender.
Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.